Assoc Manager, Finance - FPNA

Baxter Healthcare; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare India in Gurgaon seeks a Senior FP&A Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. You will partner with in-country partners and finance teams to review projections, load adjustments, and ensure timely monthly closes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Finance, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, JD Edwards, Hyperion Planning and Cognos, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting principles.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion Planning and Cognos.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• English: native or bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with in-country partners and finance teams to review budgets and historical results.
• Load budget and forecast adjustments into the system.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly reports, forecasts, and annual plans.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and variance analyses with P&L owners.
• Partner with FP&A regional and corporate teams to align with objectives.
• Identify issues and advise leadership on risks.
• Perform strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis.
• Update process flows, SOPs, and training guides.
• Support process improvements and policy development.
• Coordinate with GDC to create budgets and forecasts while ensuring quality controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Hyperion Planning

Cognos

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with in-country country business partners and finance teams to review projections, budgets and historical results.

• Load budget and forecast adjustments into system.

• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the monthly reports, forecasts, and the annual budget / strategic plan preparation.

• Support the delivery of comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including monthly reviews of budget vs. actual results and variances with P&L/cost center owner, etc.

• Partner with FP&A Regional, Local, and Corporate resources within commercial and manufacturing/supply chain organizations to understand, drive and support decision making ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Coordinate escalation / identification of issues and advise Finance leadership of potential business and / or operational risks.

• Perform strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and facilitate decision making and business support.

• Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures, as needed.

• Support Finance leadership with process improvement, policy development, and / or strategic initiatives (e.g., business systems, processes, and / or policies).

• Liaise with the FP&A Global Delivery Center (GDC) and other cross‑functional leads to support the creation of budgets, forecasts and management reports, while ensuring compliance with all quality / control requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required.

• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 5 + years of relevant experience with financial planning and reporting.

• Expert in technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of: internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment.

• Excellent analytical skills with familiarity with accounting, financial analysis and reporting.

• Excellent financial modeling skills preferred, experience in statistical modeling techniques is a plus.

• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE), Hyperion Planning, and Cognos preferred.

• Self-starter with excellent analytical skills and decision‑making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.

• Expert in PowerPoint and Excel skills.

• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment, often cross‑functionally.

• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

• English: Native or bilingual proficiency required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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